Natural Source Red Pigments

This naturally sourced red pigment is formed when an extract from a commonly cultivated plant is mixed with a small amount of alcohol. This naturally sourced pigment can be used as a food colorant or for the cosmetic industry. It is water soluable and stable when exposed to extended periods of heat and light, as well as in mildly acidic or basic conditions.

Novel Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Flexible, Free-Standing NanoPorous Carbon Films

A new synthetic method to produce free-standing, flexible nanoporous carbon films from non-toxic, cheap, commercially available starting materials. Using a patent pending method, large-area films of variable thickness can be created with tunable pore size/distributions tailored for the desired application.

Inertial Navigation for Directional Downhole Drilling

A method for dynamically re-aligning an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) used for directional downhole drilling. IMUs are state-of-the-art devices for providing directional information and are widely used in ground, air, space and sea navigation. This technology provides improved accuracy over conventional magnetometer-based navigation systems in a low-power, miniaturized device that is easily adaptable to current drilling assemblies.

Carbon Emissions Reduction In Situ Bitumen Recovery

A novel technique to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) process by applying a Natural Gas (NG) Decarbonization process. This technology drastically reduces carbon emissions, reduces water footprint and has the potential to generate new income for the oil industry by producing carbon black as by-products.

Ceramic Based Mixed Proton-Electronic Conductor for Solid State Devices

Through a combination of unique chemical elements, inventors have discovered a novel series of ceramics with pervoskite-like structures capable of both proton and electron conduction at elevated temperatures.

Reservoir Characterization Using Fuzzy Ranking and an Artificial Neural Network

A novel algorithm to more accurately determine the physical properties of oil reservoirs than widely employed methods such as linear and non-linear regression analysis. Employing a combination of fuzzy ranking and artificial neural networks, this technology can accurately model reservoir characteristics such as porosity, permeability and saturation.

Fabricated planar microelectrodes that allow non-invasive recording of neuronal activities over an extended time period, and at a resolution up to 15 times higher than any similar commercially available devices.

Diagnostics

Novel Class of Molecules Targeting a Broad Range of Infections

A library of small molecule pro-drugs that are converted into toxic metabolites by enzymes unique to bacteria and protozoa but not found in humans, potentially making these drugs less toxic to the host.

Trans-esophageal Aortic Compression Balloon

Pneumothorax Drainage Device

The pneumothorax drainage device incorporates features for depth control and cavity recognition to enable the proper positioning and draining of pneumothoraxes improving treatment in hospital and field by military and EMS/First Responders.

Social & Clinical Innovation

ABOUT US

Innovate Calgary is the innovation transfer and business incubator centre for the University of Calgary. As part of the Office of the Vice-President (Research) portfolio, we work closely with the Research Service Office to help bridge the gap between discovery and innovation. From ideation to commercialization, Innovate Calgary has successfully supported the innovation-driven research community for 32 years.

Our knowledge transfer and commercialization services include, but are not limited to:

Intellectual Property Management

Licensing or Company Formation

Technology/Innovation Marketing

Supporting Research Partnerships

Accelerator Programs

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University of Calgary

The University of Calgary (UCalgary) is a publicly funded university offering more than 250 academic programs and housing more than 50 research institutes and centres. As one of Canada's top comprehensive research universities, UCalgary prepares its 30,000+ students for success in life through a high-quality educational experience made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. The creation and transfer of knowledge at UCalgary contributes every day to Canada's global competitive advantage and addresses society's most persistent challenges. The university has a clear strategic direction to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities; where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand and where it fully engages the communities it serves and leads.

Venture Mentoring Services of Alberta: Licensed from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Venture Mentoring Service, this program was created to provide world-class mentoring to entrepreneurs throughout Alberta.